Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA)

PARKER UNIVERSITY•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA) to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact. The Adjunct Faculty (Statistics MBA) provides direct application and reporting support for personnel and systems of the university. Builds strong relationships with internal customers to analyze system use, troubleshoot system problems, and understand customer needs in order to support more efficient and effective use of the enterprise systems, the development of better business practices, and the development of reports. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Course Management: Faculty members are responsible to design, deliver and manage their course in accordance with the guidance provided to them by their direct supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Parker’s required format. Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students. Hold classes and laboratories as scheduled; take attendance and submit it timely. Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus. Submit final grades and required course documentation timely. Follow Parker policies and procedures in all elements of course management. Address student concerns identified in course evaluations. Student Interaction: Faculty members generally have more direct contact with students than any other institutional employee and are responsible to manage that contact consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students. Respond timely to student e-mails and voicemails. Provide advising and additional academic support including maintaining required office hours to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources. Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate. Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Quantitative Management, or a closely related quantitative field from a regionally accredited institution with credentials to teach Business and Health Care Management courses per accreditation guidelines
A minimum of three years of teaching or professional experience
Participation in professional development and service to an institution
All other requirements per Rank Advancement as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Minimum professional experience, as appropriate for any applicable programmatic accreditation.
A current certificate or license as applicable to the program of instruction, additional postgraduate certifications are preferred
Competence in their respective field of study.
Must show promise as an effective teacher.
Effective communication in the English language, both verbal and written.
Proficiency with appropriate lab equipment.
student information systems, and Learning Management Systems
Organizational skills
Compliance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations and accepted industry standards as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline.
Professional dress and demeanor; positive attitude and willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.

Nice To Haves

Participation in course evaluation and improvement strategies
Experience with online teaching and the D2L Brightspace learning management system is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Parker’s required format.
Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students.
Hold classes and laboratories as scheduled; take attendance and submit it timely.
Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus.
Submit final grades and required course documentation timely.
Follow Parker policies and procedures in all elements of course management.
Address student concerns identified in course evaluations.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
Respond timely to student e-mails and voicemails.
Provide advising and additional academic support including maintaining required office hours to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources.
Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate.
Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.